Question

Which of the following type of cubic lattice has maximum number of atoms per unit cell?

• A. Simple cubic
• B. Body-centred cubic
• C. Face-centred cubic
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Face-centred cubic

The number of atoms per unit cell for simple cubic, body centered cubic and face centered cubic lattice are $1$, $2$ and $4$ respectively. Thus, face centered cubic lattice has maximum number of atoms per unit cell.